Gov’t urged to respect right to protest vs. Pax Silica
"People's rights do not become suspended whenever the President is courting foreign investors.”
Nov
2023
20
Documenting solidarity
A protester documents the speech of a Moro leader during a protest at US Embassy in Manila on Nov. 14 in solidarity to Palestine.
Nov
2023
19
Balik-Tanaw | Reign of God where talents are not tools of profit but of love and service
Our Gospel Reading for this Sunday pertains to the different scenarios of parables leading up to the scenario of Parousia in Matt 25:31-46, in the coming celebration of Christ the King Sunday.
Nov
2023
19
At Ground Level | Repeal Anti-Terror Law, abolish the NTF-ELCAC
This was the top-of-mind step that Ian Fry, the United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights in the context of climate change, urged the Philippine government to take as he wound up a 10-day official visit in the country last Wednesday.
Nov
2023
17
Groups commend UN expert’s recommendations, urge government to heed advice
Rights groups said UN Special Rapporteur Ian Fry’s visit to the country "puts on center stage the sinister role played by the NTF-ELCAC and the dangerous impact of the terror law on the lives and safety of environmental human rights defenders in the country."
Nov
2023
15
Fishers’ group calls for abolishing of gov’t reclamation body
"Clearly the Marcos Jr. administration is failing to uphold the 2008-Supreme Court mandamus seeking various government agencies to clean-up, restore, and rehabilitate Manila Bay in the context of recreational use and fishery resources development."
Nov
2023
15
Filipino activists condemn US gov’t hand in Israel’s aggression in Palestine
"The US has provided unqualified support for the war crimes committed by Israel and has refused even the most basic call for a ceasefire.”
Nov
2023
15
‘Decreased budget for OFWs shows Marcos Jr. insincerity to provide due services, programs’
For Migrante International, the Marcos Jr. administration is treating OFWs as milking cows.
Nov
2023
15
UN expert bats for disbanding of ‘anti-communist’ task force, repeal of Anti-Terrorism Act
"I call on the Philippine government to respect this right and establish a truth reconciliation process to investigate the unlawful killings by the military, hold those accountable for these killings and provide reparations for those who suffered."
Nov
2023
14
Groups welcome release of ex-senator, ‘drug war’ critic de Lima
“Former President Rodrigo Duterte along with those who conspired to bring such patently false charges against de Lima should be held accountable."
Nov
2023
13
Special Report | Push for renewables threatens lands and livelihood in the Cordillera
The Cordillera region, with 5.5 million hectares of drainage area, is considered the "water cradle" of Northern Luzon. Its watersheds feed six major river systems, and have an estimated generation potential of 3,600 megawatts, according to the Department of Energy. With this substantial potential, the Cordillera region is again in the spotlight regarding dam-related conflicts more than five decades since the proposed Chico River Dams ignited popular resistance.
Nov
2023
13
Remembering the Filipino indigenous peoples heroes
“As we commemorate Indigenous Peoples Heroes Day, let's strengthen international solidarity with other Indigenous Peoples globally, acknowledging shared roots of our problems. We must carry forward the legacy of those who sacrificed for it. With so many lives given to the cause, we must intensify our calls for genuine liberation."
Nov
2023
13
Half cup of rice? | New agri chief told to address high cost of rice production
“Many Filipinos cannot afford to eat rice for every meal. No more wasted rice on the tables of farmers and workers?"
Nov
2023
13
Int’l rights groups call for just peace in PH
“The struggle for a just and lasting peace in the Philippines is not a struggle isolated from the people of the world; we will continue to fervently campaign until the demands of the Filipino people are met and activists no longer live in fear of reprisal."
Nov
2023
10
Victims of abduction recount how and why they lived with Bataan coastal communities
Effects of reclamation projects to the communities are what Jonila and Jhed were looking into in Bataan. But because of their abduction, not only was their research cut short, the results of their investigations disappeared after their equipment and gadgets were confiscated by the military.
Nov
2023
10
In exhibit ‘Mukhang Pamilyar,’ artist honors lives of unsung heroes, ordinary folk
Jesús Manuel Santiago, fondly called Koyang Jess, launched his first ever exhibit titled “Mukhang Pamilyar” at the Gallery One in the UP Fine Arts Gallery in Diliman, Quezon City.
